BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

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BMW 3-Series Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 BMW 3-Series specs.

2012 BMW 3-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Wagon
Wheelbase 108.7 in 110.6 in 108.7 in 108.7 in
Length 181.1 in 182.5 in 180.6 in 178.2 in
Width 70.2 in 71.3 in 70.2 in 71.5 in
Height 54.1 in 56.3 in 54.5 in 55.8 in
Curb Weight 3417 lb. 3461 lb. 3847 lb. 3517 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.8 gal. 16.1 gal. 15.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.3 in 38.0 in 37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.1 in 55.3 in 55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.0 in 41.8 in 41.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.8 in 37.7 in 36.5 in 38.0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.9 in 55.1 in 49.3 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 35.1 in 31.9 in 34.6 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 73.7 in (over 2 rows) 76.1 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.1 ft3 13.0 ft3 9.0 ft3 24.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.1 ft3 13.0 ft3 12.2 ft3 58.0 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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2012 BMW 3-Series 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 328i 335i 335is M3
Standard Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
230 hp@6500
200 lb-ft@2750
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1200
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
320 hp@5900
332 lb-ft@1500
4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic7-speed automated manual7-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWD  
Standard Tires225/45HR17 tires225/45HR17 tires225/40WR18 tires (front)
255/35WR18 tires (rear)
245/40ZR18 tires (front)
265/40ZR18 tires (rear)
Optional Tires225/40WR18 tires (front)
255/35WR18 tires (rear)
225/40WR18 tires (front)
255/35WR18 tires (rear)
225/35WR19 tires (front)
255/30WR19 tires (rear)
245/35ZR19 tires (front)
265/35ZR19 tires (rear)
  225/35WR19 tires (front)
255/30WR19 tires (rear)
  

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2012 BMW 3-Series 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 328i 335i
Standard Engineturbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5000
260 lb-ft@1250
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1200
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)8-speed manually-shiftable automatic8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWD
Standard Tires225/50VR17 tires225/45VR18 tires
Optional Tires225/45YR18 tires225/45YR18 tires
 225/45VR18 tires 
  225/40YR19 tires (front)
255/35YR19 tires (rear)

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2012 BMW 3-Series 2-door Hardtop conv. Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 328i 335i 335is M3
Standard Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
230 hp@6500
200 lb-ft@2750
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1200
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
320 hp@5900
332 lb-ft@1500
4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic7-speed automated manual7-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
Standard Tires225/45HR17 tires225/45HR17 tires225/40WR18 tires (front)
255/35WR18 tires (rear)
245/40ZR18 tires (front)
265/40ZR18 tires (rear)
Optional Tires225/40WR18 tires (front)
255/35WR18 tires (rear)
225/40WR18 tires (front)
255/35WR18 tires (rear)
225/35WR19 tires (front)
255/30WR19 tires (rear)
245/35ZR19 tires (front)
265/35ZR19 tires (rear)
  225/35WR19 tires (front)
255/30WR19 tires (rear)
  

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2012 BMW 3-Series 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 328i
Standard Engine 3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
230 hp@6500
200 lb-ft@2750
Standard Transmission6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWD
Standard Tires225/45HR17 tires
Optional Tires225/45VR17 tires (front)
255/40VR17 tires (rear)
 225/40WR18 tires (front)
255/35WR18 tires (rear)

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TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros
YearComment
2012 Quite a few current cars can deliver mpg's over 30. What makes the new BMW 328i special is that it delivers excellent fuel economy and strong performance in the same car, if not necessarily at the same time. The 328i's turbo four might not appear nearly as strong as the 335i's turbo six on paper, as it's down 60 horsepower (240 vs. 300), but in the real world the two engines aren't far apart. BMW's official zero-to-sixty times get the six to sixty only about a half-second sooner. The six is smoother and sounds better (the four sounds almost like a diesel at idle). But are these advantages worth $3,700 and a substantial fuel economy hit? Only if you can't stomach the idea of a four-cylinder engine in a car that starts north of $35,000 and tops $50,000 when loaded up. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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2012 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Seen a lot of reviewers badmouthing the new twin-turb 2.0L engine. Get so tired of people resisting change that I feel sorry for the manufacturers. If they don't innovate they can't remain relevant. Yet innovation brings the naysayers out in droves. I have owned both the inline six-cylinder and the new twin-turbo and I have to say both are fantastic motors. The new twin-turbo four-cylinder develops more power than the six did, and is a blast to drive. Turbo-lag is almost negligible as the power comes online very early. I've had no issues with this motor at all, and with it mated to the buttery-smooth six-speed manual, this is the most fun car to drive I have ever owned, and I've owned them up to 500hp+. see full BMW 3-Series review
2012 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
No cons yet see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 BMW 3-Series Tires: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hardtop conv. 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Excessive rear tire wear after less than 14K miles. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

2012 BMW 3-Series MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
2dr Coupe 328i 38,700 35,785 895
2dr Coupe 335i 45,100 41,670 895
2dr Coupe 335is 52,100 48,110 895
2dr Coupe M3 60,100 55,470 895
4dr Sedan 328i 34,900 32,290 895
4dr Sedan 335i 42,400 39,190 895
2dr Hardtop conv. 328i 47,600 43,970 895
2dr Hardtop conv. 335i 53,800 49,675 895
2dr Hardtop conv. 335is 60,800 56,115 895
2dr Hardtop conv. M3 68,750 63,430 895
4dr Wagon 328i 37,500 34,680 895

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